VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV) Review & Analysis
- −1.8% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $39m (8.8% of the fund). That ranked #50 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $48.44, near its 12-month low (range $48.03 to $53.06).
About XGOV
XGOV is an Australian bonds ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since September 2023. With $477m under management it is number 21 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.22% a year, about $22 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Its largest holdings are AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT BOND, AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT BOND and NEW SOUTH WALES TREASURY CORP, and the top 10 make up 72% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).
Over the past year it returned −2.5%, against +0.7% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
XGOV distributions and dividend dates
XGOV pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.18 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own XGOV before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.3%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare XGOV with
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +0.3% |
| Size | $477m | $1.6bn |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.16% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −0.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.5% |
| Size | $477m | $1.4bn |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −1.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −1.6% |
| Size | $477m | $1.1bn |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.15% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −5.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $477m | $315m |
XGOV price by TradingView
| Stock Code | XGOV |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $477m |
| MER (%) | 0.22% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$39m |
| Last Price | $48.44 |
| 52-Week Range | $48.03 – $53.06 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.09% |
| Listing Date | 28/09/2023 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 10-20 Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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